Welcome to the Webinar! Opportunity for RESNET HERS Raters to Obtain ICC s Residential Energy Inspector Certification

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1 Welcome to the Webinar! Opportunity for HERS Raters to Obtain ICC s Residential Energy Inspector Certification Laurel Elam, Ryan Meres, 1

2 A little about me

3 Today s Webinar Framing the Opportunity for Raters Role for Raters in Energy Code Compliance Verification Learning the 2015 IECC Registering for the exam Taking the exam Continuing Education Requirements

4 Framing the Opportunity Local Code Officials: 80% will retire in less than 15 years 30% will retire in less than 5 years 3% are younger than 35 Opportunity for third party compliance verification of energy code requirements.

5 Role for Raters Local jurisdictions increasingly turning to third parties for compliance verification ERI Compliance Path provides greater importance for the role of raters in compliance verification Raters already have relationships with builders Can provide services beyond only the ERI Compliance Path Many raters already providing code compliance services

6 Learn the 2015 IECC Current exam is based on the 2015 IECC Exam is based on the national code, no state amendments. IECC Chapters: 1. Administration 2. Definitions 3. General Requirements 4. Residential Energy Eff. 5. Existing Buildings

7 2015 IECC Content Pay special attention to Chapters 1 and 5 Chapter 1, Scope and Administration: Addresses how the code is to be enforced Scope, Intent and Applicability Above code programs Information required on construction documents Required inspections Chapter 5, Existing Buildings New chapter for the 2015 IECC Addresses scope and applicability of code to additions, alterations and repairs Likely questions on the exam about this

8 2015 IECC Content Chapter 3, General Requirements: Lists climate zones for all counties in a state Interior design conditions for load calcs. Requirements for how materials and equipment need to be marked and identified Default U-factors for windows and doors Default SHGC for windows Installation in accordance with manufacturer instructions, IRC and IBC, as applicable

9 2015 IECC Content Chapter 4 is the meat of the code Chapter 4, Residential Energy Efficiency: Three compliance paths: Prescriptive, Performance and ERI (note: REScheck/UA is alternative prescriptive compliance) Building Thermal Envelope Systems (HVAC and water heating) Electrical Power and Lighting Systems (high-efficacy lighting)

10 2015 IECC Learning Resources international-energy-conservation

11 Register for the Exam Select National Certification under Type Select Energy Conservation under Category/Type

12 Register for the Exam Select Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner- 79 You have a choice of Computer Based Testing or Paper Testing There are links that provide sample questions, content and scoring Use the Register link to find a testing center near you.

13 Taking the Exam 50 multiple choice questions 2 hour time limit Open book Understand what each chapter covers Don t memorize content, just know where to find it Passing score is 75 May re-take the exam 6 times in a 6 month period

14 Continuing Education Requirements Certification is good for three years 1.5 CEUs (15 hours) required for certification renewal 50% of CEUs must be through an ICC Preferred Provider is an ICC Preferred Provider

15 ICC Membership ICC/ Member Value Package: $285 Includes: ICC Membership Download of 2015 IECC Copy of /ICC Std. 301 Copy of /ICC Std. 380 Voucher to take the IECC Cert. Exam ($199)

16 Get Certified in Orlando! is working with ICC to offer the IECC Exam at the 2018 Conference in Orlando.

17 Thank you! Questions? Contact Info: Ryan Meres Program Director 17